Below is a list of the scholarships currently available for Botetourt County high school seniors. If any local organizations and/or businesses would like to submit any additional scholarship information, please email fincastle@mainstreetnewspapers.com.
AITC announces new scholarship opportunity for students
The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has introduced the Doug Stoughton Memorial Scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a future in agriculture or education.
Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 to further their studies at a two- or four-year college or university.
Interested students can apply online at form.jotform.com/VaAITC/AITCScholarship. Applicants are required to submit a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation.
Additionally, applicants will need to submit personal statements describing their extracurricular activities and community service, leadership experience, interest in agriculture and education, and how the scholarship will benefit them.
Applications are due March 31 and can be emailed to aitc@vafb.com. Scholarship winners will be notified by May 31.
For more information about this scholarship and other AITC initiatives, visit virginia.agclassroom.org.
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Scholarship
Given out to a senior from JRHS and LBHS who is attending college for an agriculture-related field of study or to a student entering the workforce right out of school in the ag field.
Please email BeaverDamSunflowers@gmail.com for the application and more information. Recipients are selected by a committee and will be notified via email or phone. Applications are due back April 1, 2024.
WSLS scholarship opportunity
College-bound, graduating high school seniors in Botetourt County have an upcoming scholarship opportunity from WSLS 10.
Students who demonstrated success in academics and sports, including activity competitions, marching band or volunteering are invited to apply for the chance to receive a $2,000 scholarship that will be awarded to two college-bound high school seniors.
The WSLS Scholarship will be awarded in April, and students applying need to have their applications postmarked no later than March 31.
Botetourt County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Given to students from JRHS and LBHS who have an interest in agriculture and who have served on FFA, 4-H and other ag related programs.
Please email Ashlee.Nock@vafb.com.com for the application and more information. Recipients are selected by the County committee and will be notified via email or phone. Applications are due back April 15, 2024.
